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Longaller Mill Open Day
Jul
20
2024 Past Event
Longaller Mill Open Day
Longaller Mill
10:00 – 14:00
Longaller Mill is a working mill just to the South of Norton Fitzwarren. The owners are holding an open day to raise money for Prostate Cancer UK and have a pop-up Cafe, with optional tour of the mill. 10am start at the Brewhouse with a 14ish mile circuit, an expected stop at the Mill at around 11:45. If anyone would like to go independent of the cycle rides, the location can be found via what3words at ///bucket.locate.grape and the event is running from 11am to 3pm. Members should ensure they sign up for a ride that is suitable for them New members are advised to contact the ride leader if in any doubt   Starting at The Brewhouse Start time 10:00 Ride Leader Dave Cooke Contact number  07900 570369 Places up to 12 12             Distance* Short Miles 16 Terrain** Moderate Height Gain ft 700 Pace*** Intermediate Average mph 10         Route Out Lyngford Lane, Kingstone St Mary, Bishops Lydeard, Cotford St Luke, Allerford Stopping At Longaller Mill Route Back Back to The Brewhouse Map/gps       Take with you: Spare inner tube, Pump, Lights, Water and Snack   *Short up to 20miles, Medium 20 -30miles, Long 30-40miles Extended 40 miles+ **Easy mostly level ground, Moderate occasional gentle hills, Hard longer and/or steep hills,     Tough unrelentingly hilly or has a particularly long, steep climb ***Slow up to 9mph, Intermediate 9-11mph, Brisk 11-13mph, Fast 13mph+
Ladies ride
Jul
20
2024 Past Event
Ladies ride
St Peter & St Paul's Church
09:30 – 12:30
  Short ride to Langaller Mill.  The owners are having an open day with a chance to view the historic Mill.  There are free tours of the mill for those interested and a pop up café. All proceeds will go to supporting Prostate Cancer UK. Members should ensure they sign up for a ride that is suitable for them New members are advised to contact the ride leader if in any doubt   Starting at Bishop's Hull Church Start time 9.30 Ride Leader Jill Contact number  07570 505922 Places up to 12 9             Distance* short Miles 14 Terrain** moderate Height Gain ft 581 Pace*** intermediate  Average mph 9-11         Route Out Comeytrowe Lane,  Rumwell Park Lane, Wheaton Lane, Hele,  Bradford,  East Nynehead, Oak Road,  Bradford Rd,  Rectory Lane,  Barr Lane Stopping At Langaller Mill Route Back make own way home Map/gps       Take with you: Spare inner tube, Pump, Lights, Water and Snack   *Short up to 20miles, Medium 20 -30miles, Long 30-40miles Extended 40 miles+ **Easy mostly level ground, Moderate occasional gentle hills, Hard longer and/or steep hills,     Tough unrelentingly hilly or has a particularly long, steep climb ***Slow up to 9mph, Intermediate 9-11mph, Brisk 11-13mph, Fast 13mph+
The Lost Kitchen, Chettiscombe...
Jul
20
2024 Past Event
The Lost Kitchen, Chettiscombe...
08:30 – 16:00
      Members should ensure they sign up for a ride that is suitable for them New members are advised to contact the ride leader if in any doubt    Graham will be bringing the trailer and loading at Dunelm Car Park, 8.30 am sharp.     Please, please indicate if you need a space for your bike on thrailer. Starting at    Dunel Car Park Start time    8.30 am Ride Leader    Arthur Contact number     07860 362794 Places up to 12    10             Distance*    Medium Miles    29 miles Terrain**    Hard Height Gain ft    2279 ft ascent Pace***    Slow Average mph    8.3-9.3 mph         Route Out   Parking and starting from Langbudville Village Hall Stopping At    The Lost Kitchen...https://www.lostkitchen.co.uk/ Route Back   Map/gps    FULL ROUTE DETAILS; https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45729939     Take with you: Spare inner tube, Pump, Lights, Water and Snack   *Short up to 20miles, Medium 20 -30miles, Long 30-40miles Extended 40 miles+ **Easy mostly level ground, Moderate occasional gentle hills, Hard longer and/or steep hills,     Tough unrelentingly hilly or has a particularly long, steep climb ***Slow up to 9mph, Intermediate 9-11mph, Brisk 11-13mph, Fast 13mph+
Illminster Monks Yard
Jul
18
2024 Past Event
Illminster Monks Yard
Vivary Park
09:30 – 14:30
      Members should ensure they sign up for a ride that is suitable for them New members are advised to contact the ride leader if in any doubt   Starting at Vivary park Start time 09.30 Ride Leader Richard  Contact number  07895 400033  Places 8             Distance* Long Miles 32 Terrain** Moderate  Height Gain ft 1325 Pace*** Intermediate  Average mph 10         Route Out Stoke Hill, Broadway Stopping At Monks Yard  Route Back Ilton, N Curry Map/gps https://ridewithgps.com/trips/140197241?privacy_code=LK5FFDVRnfTmDcfYYyNZiEbOLWor2fz3     Take with you: Spare inner tube, Pump, Lights, Water and Snack   *Short up to 20miles, Medium 20 -30miles, Long 30-40miles Extended 40 miles+ **Easy mostly level ground, Moderate occasional gentle hills, Hard longer and/or steep hills,     Tough unrelentingly hilly or has a particularly long, steep climb ***Slow up to 9mph, Intermediate 9-11mph, Brisk 11-13mph, Fast 13mph+
Purple Daze
Jul
18
2024 Past Event
Purple Daze
Brewhouse Theatre & Arts Centre
09:30 – 14:00
      Members should ensure they sign up for a ride that is suitable for them New members are advised to contact the ride leader if in any doubt   Starting at Brewhouse Start time 9.30 Ride Leader Paul Harper Contact number  07711165696 Places up to 12 8             Distance* Medium Miles 28 Terrain** Moderae Height Gain ft Up and Down no fear! Pace*** Intermediate Average mph 9 - 11         Route Out Brewhouse - Creech - N Newton - Bridgwater Stopping At Purple Spoon Route Back Purple Spoon - N Petherton - North Newton - Hedging - Creech - Home Map/gps       Take with you: Spare inner tube, Pump, Lights, Water and Snack   *Short up to 20miles, Medium 20 -30miles, Long 30-40miles Extended 40 miles+ **Easy mostly level ground, Moderate occasional gentle hills, Hard longer and/or steep hills,     Tough unrelentingly hilly or has a particularly long, steep climb ***Slow up to 9mph, Intermediate 9-11mph, Brisk 11-13mph, Fast 13mph+
Cardio workout to Bridwell Park
Jul
16
2024 Past Event
Cardio workout to Bridwell Park
Bridwell Park
09:30 – 14:00
      Members should ensure they sign up for a ride that is suitable for them New members are advised to contact the ride leader if in any doubt   Starting at Bishop Hull church car park  Start time 9.30am Ride Leader Sue Brooks  Contact number  07791 585395 Places up to 12 10 max.             Distance* Long Miles 36 miles  Terrain** Moderate Height Gain ft 552 ft max elev/2094 ft elevation gain - source Strava Pace*** Intermediate Average mph 9-11mph - aiming for nearer 10/11mph - brisk in areas          Route Out Bishops Hull, Wellington, Sampford Moor, Nicholshayne, Culmstock, Uffculme Stopping At The Orangery, Bridwell Park, Uffculme Route Back Uffculme, Nicholshayne, Wellington, Bradford on Tone, Hele, Shutewater Hill, Bishops Hull (ride terminates here) Map/gps Stats provided by Strava.      Take with you: Spare inner tube, Pump, Lights, Water and Snack   *Short up to 20miles, Medium 20 -30miles, Long 30-40miles Extended 40 miles+ **Easy mostly level ground, Moderate occasional gentle hills, Hard longer and/or steep hills,     Tough unrelentingly hilly or has a particularly long, steep climb ***Slow up to 9mph, Intermediate 9-11mph, Brisk 11-13mph, Fast 13mph+
The Coffee Engine at Milverton Sawmill
Jul
16
2024 Past Event
The Coffee Engine at Milverton Sawmill
French Weir Park
09:30 – 13:30
Notes   Starting at French Weir Park Ride Leader  Pete Leader contact no. 07762919883 No. of Riders up to 12 10 Distance 20 miles Height Gain A few small hills  Route Out Bradford on Tone, Nynehead Cafe/pub stop The Coffee Mill Return Route  Halse, Oake, Norton Fitz Warren Take With You Spare inner tube, Pump, Lights, Water, Snack, Face covering  
Bath and Two Tunnels (2)
Jul
11
2024 Past Event
Bath and Two Tunnels (2)
08:30 – 17:30
Meet at Dunelm car park to load trailer.  A circular ride starting at Chew Valley Lake and taking in Bath and the Two Tunnels.  There are hills but some flat cyclepaths.  Lights are recommended for the tunnels (which are cold even in summer!).  Two stops planned for coffee and lunch.     Members should ensure they sign up for a ride that is suitable for them New members are advised to contact the ride leader if in any doubt   Starting at Dunelm Car Park Start time 0830 Ride Leader Graham Farrington Contact number  07948 987166 Places up to 12 12             Distance* Long Miles 36 Terrain** Moderate/Hard Height Gain ft 2290 Pace*** Intermediate Average mph 9-10         Route Out Chew valley Lake - Saltford - Bath - Two Tunnels - Midford Stopping At Coffee at Saltford and lunch at Midford Route Back Wellow - Radstock - Paulton - Temple Cloud - Bishop Sutton Map/gps https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46738676.gpx?privacy_code=hoIa4uri8nq6GnBMKxE244YDAb6Zo7Ta&sub_format=track     Take with you: Spare inner tube, Pump, Lights, Water and Snack   *Short up to 20miles, Medium 20 -30miles, Long 30-40miles Extended 40 miles+ **Easy mostly level ground, Moderate occasional gentle hills, Hard longer and/or steep hills,     Tough unrelentingly hilly or has a particularly long, steep climb ***Slow up to 9mph, Intermediate 9-11mph, Brisk 11-13mph, Fast 13mph+
Hi Ho Silver's Away
Jul
09
2024 Past Event
Hi Ho Silver's Away
Vivary Park
09:30 – 13:00
      Members should ensure they sign up for a ride that is suitable for them New members are advised to contact the ride leader if in any doubt Apologies for the short notice! Taunton Peripherique... nobody left behind! Starting at Vivary Park Start time 9.30 Ride Leader Paul Harper Contact number  07711165696 Places up to 12 10             Distance* Medium Miles 22 Terrain** Moderate Height Gain ft Mere pimples Pace*** Intermediate Average mph 9 - 11         Route Out Vivary Pk - Trull - Pitminster - Orchard Portman, Stoke - Creech - Silver's Stopping At Siver's Pantry Route Back Silver's - West Monkton - Cheddon - French Weir  Map/gps       Take with you: Spare inner tube, Pump, Lights, Water and Snack   *Short up to 20miles, Medium 20 -30miles, Long 30-40miles Extended 40 miles+ **Easy mostly level ground, Moderate occasional gentle hills, Hard longer and/or steep hills,     Tough unrelentingly hilly or has a particularly long, steep climb ***Slow up to 9mph, Intermediate 9-11mph, Brisk 11-13mph, Fast 13mph+
Bath and Two Tunnels (1)
Jul
06
2024 Past Event
Bath and Two Tunnels (1)
08:30 – 17:30
Meet at Dunelm car park to load trailer.  A circular ride starting at Chew Valley Lake and taking in Bath and the Two Tunnels.  There are hills but some flat cyclepaths.  Lights are recommended for the tunnels (which are cold even in summer!).  Two stops planned for coffee and lunch.     Members should ensure they sign up for a ride that is suitable for them New members are advised to contact the ride leader if in any doubt   Starting at Dunelm Car Park Start time 0830 Ride Leader Graham Farrington Contact number  07948 987166 Places up to 12 8             Distance* Long Miles 36 Terrain** Moderate/Hard Height Gain ft 2290 Pace*** Intermediate Average mph 9-10         Route Out Chew valley Lake - Saltford - Bath - Two Tunnels - Midford Stopping At Coffee at Saltford and lunch at Midford Route Back Wellow - Radstock - Paulton - Temple Cloud - Bishop Sutton Map/gps https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46738676.gpx?privacy_code=hoIa4uri8nq6GnBMKxE244YDAb6Zo7Ta&sub_format=track     Take with you: Spare inner tube, Pump, Lights, Water and Snack   *Short up to 20miles, Medium 20 -30miles, Long 30-40miles Extended 40 miles+ **Easy mostly level ground, Moderate occasional gentle hills, Hard longer and/or steep hills,     Tough unrelentingly hilly or has a particularly long, steep climb ***Slow up to 9mph, Intermediate 9-11mph, Brisk 11-13mph, Fast 13mph+
Ride to Ilminster Art Centre Thursday July 4th
Jul
04
2024 Past Event
Ride to Ilminster Art Centre Thursday July 4th
09:30 – 14:30
      Members should ensure they sign up for a ride that is suitable for them New members are advised to contact the ride leader if in any doubt   Starting at Vivary Park Start time 0930 Ride Leader Martin Atton Contact number  07925968007 Places up to 12 8             Distance* 32 Miles Long (Just!) Terrain** Moderate Height Gain ft 1,500 Pace*** Intermediate Average mph 10 +- mph         Route Out Stoke St Mary, Broadway, Old railway track, Ilminster Stopping At Ilminster Art Centre Route Back Isle Abbots, Curry Mallet, Rock Hill, North Curry, 13 bends, Creech Map/gps       Take with you: Spare inner tube, Pump, Drink and Snack   *Short up to 20miles, Medium 20 -30miles, Long 30-40miles Extended 40 miles+ **Easy mostly level ground, Moderate occasional gentle hills, Hard longer and/or steep hills,     Tough unrelentingly hilly or has a particularly long, steep climb ***Slow up to 9mph, Intermediate 9-11mph, Brisk 11-13mph, Fast 13mph+
New Inndependence Day
Jul
04
2024 Past Event
New Inndependence Day
French Weir Park
09:30 – 14:00
      Members should ensure they sign up for a ride that is suitable for them New members are advised to contact the ride leader if in any doubt Election Day Outing for the Independent Minded Starting at French Weir Start time 9.30 Ride Leader Paul Harper Contact number  07711165696 Places up to 12 8             Distance* Medium Miles 22  Terrain** Moderate Height Gain ft Up and down a bit. Pace*** Intermediate Average mph 9 - 11         Route Out French Weir - Nailsbourne - B Lydeard - Halse Stopping At New Inn Route Back Halse - Oake - N Fitzwarren - Home Map/gps       Take with you: Spare inner tube, Pump, Lights, Water and Snack   *Short up to 20miles, Medium 20 -30miles, Long 30-40miles Extended 40 miles+ **Easy mostly level ground, Moderate occasional gentle hills, Hard longer and/or steep hills,     Tough unrelentingly hilly or has a particularly long, steep climb ***Slow up to 9mph, Intermediate 9-11mph, Brisk 11-13mph, Fast 13mph+